Sr. Project Manager, Dams

GFT • Philadelphia, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics Group in Philadelphia, PA or Marlton, NJ. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one our offices. GFT's Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics Group GFT's geoprofessionals bring unparalleled expertise to tackle the most challenging geotechnical assignments. We deliver innovative solutions for foundations, earth structures, groundwater resources, dams, underground construction, and building sites. We excel in designing building and transportation infrastructure, addressing landslides, sinkholes, mine subsidence, slope stability, and seepage issues. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate directly with a diverse group of design professionals including hydraulic, geotechnical, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers through all phases of a project’s lifecycle. The role emphasizes a customer-focused approach and a commitment to delivering the highest quality results on every project.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10-15 years of work experience as a geotechnical or water resource engineer with direct experience in water resource engineering
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and projects
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, concepts, and practices applied to water resource projects
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in standard office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in geotechnical or hydraulics
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil3D

Responsibilities

• Serve in a leading role on multi-disciplinary water resource projects through managing day-to-day project activities on a variety of water resource projects
• Determining client requirements and developing suitable scopes of work, schedules, and budgets to achieve project objectives
• Maintain adherence to the scope and schedule of a project
• Management of projects and a group of professionals
• Routinely meeting with clients and attending public facing meetings
• Collaborating with clients, construction personnel, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement appropriate designs and project solutions
• Reviewing contractor submittments, evaluating the need for design changes, and providing appropriate recommendations
• Managing the efforts of subcontractors
• Traveling up to 30% to GFT offices, client locations, or project sites, which may include overnight stays
• Preparing high-quality reports, drawings, and specifications to meet scope, schedule, cost, and regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior